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5 Interesting Learnings From DropBox at $2.6 Billion in ARR
- Dropbox is transitioning to its third phase, investing in its AI-focused business offering, Dash.
- Dropbox holds a 20.9% market share in the file sharing business, positioning itself between Microsoft and Google.
- More than 50% of Dropbox's revenue comes from outside the U.S., reflecting a strong global presence.
- Dropbox has approximately 18 million paying customers with 500,000 being business customers.
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Beyond Silicon Valley: How AI Is Reshaping Emerging Markets
- AI can accelerate development and reshape emerging markets, but also deepen economic disparities.
- McKinsey estimates that AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030.
- AI-powered solutions in agriculture are increasing crop yields and reducing pesticide use.
- AI-driven personalization is revolutionizing the tourism industry in emerging economies.
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Why Are SPVs Cool Again?
- Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) are legal entities formed for a particular investment, commonly used in venture capital to aggregate funds from multiple investors for one company.
- SPVs provide smaller-scale investors with the opportunity to invest in startups with smaller check sizes and gain access to exclusive investment opportunities.
- Investment through SPVs may have tax benefits, but it can also have tax implications and risks if not structured properly.
- There are various platforms available for SPV investments, each with its own specialty and drawbacks, including AngelList, Sydecar, Carta, Allocations, Trident Trust, and JTC.
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Reflections on our Portfolio Day
- Highlights and complete sessions of the Portfolio Day have been uploaded to the YouTube channel.
- Panel discussion on Europe's competitiveness in AI, featuring experts from Hawk, Cognigy, Google Cloud, and AI development and safety.
- Insights into raising growth capital in tough markets from Cognigy, Lanes & Planes, Eurazeo, Noteus Partners, and POELLATH Partner.
- Discussion on expanding from Europe to the US with investors and portfolio companies Job&Talent and Leapwork.
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America’s Obesity Problem and How Technology and Science Can Help
- Increased consumption of processed foods, larger portion sizes, and lower physical activity contribute to America's obesity problem.
- GLP-1s have helped stabilize the growth of obesity, but women experience more side effects than men when prescribed these drugs.
- Olio Labs leverages AI and computational biology to design combination therapeutics for obesity and aims to address the gender differences in drug reactions.
- Advances in technology and science offer potential solutions to personalized medicine, improved symptom control, and reduced dosing in the future of health.
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34% of All Startup Acquisitions Are By Other Start-Ups. A New Record.
- A new report reveals that 33.7% of all acquisitions of VC-backed start-ups are conducted by other VC-backed start-ups.
- This represents a significant increase from 20% in 2018.
- While the trend is not entirely new, the dollar value of these acquisitions has doubled since 2018.
- Many of these acquisitions serve as an exit strategy for start-ups, providing a solution better than shutting down or running out of funds.
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VCrypto: Where Ideas, Capital, Talent, and Vision Converge in the Crypto World
- VCrypto is a platform that aims to bring together startups, investors, and experts in the crypto space.
- The platform provides a space for talent to thrive and projects to reach their full potential.
- The success of innovative ventures depends on the integration of ideas, capital, and vision.
- VCrypto is a community of visionaries striving to challenge the status quo and spark innovative solutions.
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The Evolution of Poppi: From Farmers’ Markets to a $1.95BN Acquisition
- Founded in 2015, Mother Beverage (later rebranded as Poppi) was created by Allison and Stephen Ellsworth in Austin, Texas.
- Poppi offers 14 flavors of healthier alternatives to traditional sodas, which are low in sugar and calories.
- The brand has cultivated a loyal customer base with high repeat purchase rates and positive consumer sentiment.
- In a landmark acquisition, Poppi was purchased by Pepsi for $1.95 billion.
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Credit Scend Investment Manifesto (2025)
- Investing at Credit Scend is driven by discipline, conviction, and adaptability.
- The focus is on strong founders and businesses with lasting value.
- Cash flow plays a critical role in investment decisions.
- Long-term thinking and building trust are crucial for success in the market.
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US Venture Capital Investment Market Size, Growth, Trends, Share, Analysis, Forecast 2025–2033
- The US venture capital investment market size reached USD 138.0 Billion in 2024.
- IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 398.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate of 11.6% during 2025–2033.
- Trends in the US venture capital investment market include a focus on sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and biotech, increased interest in early-stage startup funding, emergence of alternative funding mechanisms, and corporate venture capital.
- The US venture capital investment market report provides a comprehensive analysis of market segmentation, sector insights, fund size insights, funding type insights, regional insights, and competitive landscape.
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Sub-Saharan Africa — Investors Should “Care”
- The influx of aid into Africa has been criticized for lowering citizens' trust in their governments, leading to perceptions of corruption and misplaced priorities.
- The healthcare sector in Africa remains a critical focus, with challenges highlighting negative perceptions and a need for improvement.
- The personal care industry in Africa is thriving, driven by local products and a focus on diverse cultures, skin tones, and traditions.
- Expansion of healthcare to include personal and mental health care shows promise for addressing mental health challenges in Africa.
- Sub-Saharan Africa's demographic growth presents opportunities for economic development and innovation, particularly with a youthful workforce and consumers.
- Urbanization in Africa is progressing rapidly, offering economic progress and development opportunities, especially via secondary cities.
- The rise of Africa's middle class, with over 31 countries transitioning from low-income status, can boost economic prosperity and intra-African trade.
- Africa's beauty care industry is experiencing significant growth, with a focus on personal hygiene, natural products, and catering to diverse consumer needs.
- Startups in the health and beauty sectors are emerging in Africa, focusing on mental health support, skincare products, and consumer access to therapy.
- Efforts to address mental health challenges in Africa include innovative community-based initiatives, partnerships, and interventions to improve access to care.
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Utila raises $18M to meet demand for its institutional digital asset wallets
- Utila Inc. has raised $18 million in new funding to scale up global operations and meet demand for its institutional multiparty computation wallets.
- Utila is an institutional digital asset operations platform that offers secure MPC wallets, employing multiparty computation technology to enhance security.
- The platform supports a wide range of integrations and is blockchain-agnostic, providing flexibility and scalability to institutional clients.
- Utila focuses on stablecoin infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for secure and efficient stablecoin operations.
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Dear SaaStr: How Do You Turn Laziness to Your Advantage as an Entrepreneur?
- Being lazy can be leveraged as an advantage in entrepreneurship, especially in recognizing big opportunities.
- As an entrepreneur progresses from various roles, such as a service provider, startup executive, founder, and venture capitalist, they tend to become less lazy and more decisive.
- Initially, founders take their time putting in the necessary work and research before seizing opportunities.
- However, over time, decision-making becomes quicker due to experience and the overwhelming amount of tasks and information.
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The Architecture of Control: Understanding Power in the Next Wave of Startups
- The digital age has shifted control to systems like protocols, algorithms, and ecosystems, shaping power dynamics in startups.
- Founders who understand where power is shifting will redefine control and create enduring value through leverage and moats.
- Control extends beyond coercion to strategic positions in setting rules, owning interfaces, and controlling critical resources.
- Powerful companies control fundamental aspects such as infrastructure, commerce, communication, cognition, money, identity, data, attention, distribution, computing power, health, and governance frameworks.
- The architecture of control is evolving, with cognitive influence, financial power, identity management, data control, attention capture, distribution channels, logistics, computing power, health access, and governance frameworks playing key roles.
- Challenges lie in using control for empowerment, creating ecosystems of shared and consensual control, and designing systems that expand freedom and possibility.
- Startups and investors must understand how different layers of control intersect and influence each other to shape future systems and power dynamics.
- The systems we establish today will determine power structures and shape the possibilities for society, emphasizing the importance of responsible design.
- The article calls for a thoughtful approach in designing systems that serve the collective good rather than consolidating power among a few.
- It highlights the need to consider how control is wielded and whether it empowers or confines individuals within these systems.
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2024 AI Companionship Market Snapshot
- The AI companionship market experienced rapid growth in the second half of 2024, but lags behind top-tier consumer app categories in revenue generation.
- Asia-Pacific markets show strong monetization potential, despite having fewer installs.
- Chinese companies dominate the AI companionship market, with 9 out of the top 13 apps.
- AI companionship apps are evolving with advanced engagement strategies and hybrid business models, offering diverse companionship experiences beyond romance.
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